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NSSA BrochureWhere will you go when a storm nears?
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Building Codes and Storm Shelter SafetyNearly 1,100 tornadoes were reported to have
occurred throughout the U.S. during the first six months
of this year. During May 2-11 alone over 400 tornadoes
occurred in 19 states, resulting in numerous deaths and
injuries and property loss claims that it is estimated
will reach $1.55 billion. Since a large number of
tornadoes occur ... [more]
Surviving Nature's Wrath and Human
ShortsightednessDuring the past 30 to
40 years, major advances in the science and technology
of meteorology and wind engineering have led to public
awareness of the risks of injury from severe windstorms,
resulted in increased severe weather warning lead times,
and led to ... [more]
Tornado, Wind, and Water Protection:Preparing for
the ExpectedIn many parts of the
United States, windstorms can be expected to create
significant destruction to organization premises and
assets. During 1999, as an example of what can occur
because of this type of damage, more than 273,180
individuals, organizations, and families sought U.S.
Government aid as the result of the ... [more]
In-Home Safe Rooms Provide Families Refuge From a
StormAfter last year's deadly
Pontotoc tornado passed within a few football fields of
her home, Beverly Wardlaw decided she needed more
protection ... [more]
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